Leadership Support Officer

Salary: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum

Grade: G

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: York, North Yorkshire

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is looking to appoint a Leadership Support Officer to join the Support Service.

The role will provide confidential and comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, in addition to using initiative to support the senior leadership teams and cover in the absence of the Leadership Support Manager. The post holder will ensure relevant deadlines are met, providing administrative and technical support for specific projects, ensuring compliance with the organisations policies and standards.

This is an exciting time to join the Combined Authority. Since its creation in December 2023, the Authority has been working to deliver its devolved powers in relation to transport, skills and adult education budget, regeneration and housing, economic development and powers to create a Mayoral Development Corporation. In May 2024 the Combined Authority welcomed its Mayor and incorporated new partners in the form of the Police and Crime Commissioner's office and the Fire and Rescue Service. Plans are in place to harness huge economic opportunity for the region and to raise the living standards for communities to enable the region to make a full contribution to the UK economy. There is a focus on delivery to put the York and North Yorkshire area on the map for regional and national success.

What you will bring

• A level 3 qualification in Business Administration or equivalent.

• Secretarial support including diary management, minute taking, working with complex reports and information, and dealing with competing demands from customers.

• Experience in a similar role in a busy environment, within the Public Sector or Local Government is preferred, but not essential.

• An understanding and commitment to high quality services and customer care, both internally and with external stakeholders.

• Experience of providing support to senior managers, with the ability to influence and negotiate with colleagues at all levels, including those in senior positions.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)

• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home

• Local government pension scheme

• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our new organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Sonia Wilson via for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Thursday 30 October

Interview date: Wednesday 5 November

Key Documents:

Job Description

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Leadership Support Officer

Salary: £29,540 - £32,061 per annum

Posted: 14/10/2025

Closing date: 30/10/2025

Closing time: 23:59